Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was bitten by a dog in Sutton.

At around 1.15pm on Friday a large grey and white English sheepdog ran over to the woman and bit her on the arm causing puncture wounds to her elbow and forearm.

A woman was with the dog and she is described as blonde, around 5ft 6in tall and is believed to have been driving a black Range Rover.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or recognises the description of the woman with the dog is asked to call Pc James Gostling at Felixstowe Police Station on 101 quoting reference WO/15/612, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.